Min Pin Lab Mix – UPDATED 2021 – How Big Will A Min Pin Lab Mix Get?
Min Pin Lab Mix – Size, Temperament, Lifespan & More
The ‘Min Pin Lab’ is actually a relatively new breed, and certainly not one that is well known. For this reason, there isn’t actually that much information out there; however, as we here at DoggHQ.com are experts where dogs are concerned, we’ve gleaned the four corners of the internet to find all the info about Min Pin Lab mixes, and we will furnish you with this in today’s post.
In this section, we’ll look at several of the main things potential owners of Min Pin Lab mixes will want to know, namely: size, temperament, lifespan, and other essential pieces of information that may affect their decision when considering owning a Min Pin Lab mix. To do this, we’ll look at the common traits of the parent breeds – the Labrador Retriever and the Miniature Pinscher – as well as examining what little info about the breed itself is out there.
Size: Miniature Pinschers are, as you can probably tell from the name, really rather small. Adult males are typically between 25-30cm in height and weigh anywhere between four and five kilos, whereas females are slightly shorter at between 25-28cm and typically weigh between 3.5-5kg.
On the other hand, male Labradors are up to 62cm in height and typically weigh between 29-36kg, and female labradors are between 55-60cm in height and generally weigh between 25-32kg.
So, if we take this into consideration – in addition to other information we’ve collated from speaking to Min Pin Lab mix owners – what size is a Min Pin Lab mix?
Of course, Min Pin Lab mix size will depend on the parentage, but it’s safe to say that male Min Pin Lab Mixes will be between 40-52cm in height and between 18-25kg in weight, whereas females will be a little shorter at between 35-45cm in height and between 16-24kg in weight.
Temperament: Once again, this will depend on the parents, but taking into consideration each breed’s temperament, it’s likely that Min Pin Lab mixes will be playful, affectionate, loyal, fearless, and proud. Although these traits might sound a little contradictory, Miniature Pinchers and Labradors really are different dogs; therefore, it’s fully expected that the characteristics will be a general mix of two, even if some do seem diametrically opposed!
Lifespan: Labradors will typically live for 10-12 years, whereas Miniature Pinschers live a little longer for around 15 years. Many mix-breeds often take on the ‘best’ attributes of the parent breeds, meaning Min Pin Lab mixes should live for between 12 and 15 years.
Miniature Pinscher Mixed With Lab – What To Expect?
If you look at each breed’s traits, I don’t you could get two more opposite dogs! But what does this mean when you cross a Miniature Pinscher with Labrador? Which characteristics will the puppy have?
When it comes to crossing two breeds (particularly two breeds that are very different), it’s often wholly pot luck which the puppy takes after and to what degree. However, I don’t think that’s something to be worried about, given that both breeds make great pets, even though they’re so different!
Plus, it’s important to remember that training and environment play a huge part in a dog’s eventual temperament, traits, and behavior.
From talking to Min Pin Lab mix owners, it’s evident that Min Pin Lab mixes are vigilant, proud dogs yet come with a softer, affectionate, more playful side. One owner, in particular, was worried that being half Miniature Pinscher, her dog would have ‘little dog’ syndrome (you know, always barking at anything and everything!), yet this was far from the case as her Min Pin Lab mix isn’t small and the chilled yet playful nature of the Labrador father shines through!
How Big Will A Min Pin Lab Mix Get?
How big a mixed breed dog will grow depends on three primary factors: their parents, their diet, and their health.
Given that the Min Pin Lab is a relatively new dog breed and there isn’t a huge amount of information out there, it’s challenging to be completely specific with advice regarding size, height, and weight. That being said, it’s easy enough to make accurate estimations based on what we know about Miniature Pinschers and Labrador Retrievers.
Male Min Pin Lab mix: Between 40-52cm in height; 18-25kg in weight.
Female Min Pin Lab mix: Between 35-50cm in height; 16-24kg in weight.
Provided your Min Pin Lab mix is feed a complete and nutritionally appropriate diet from the day you get them, and throughout their lives, there’s no reason why your dog won’t grow to the size listed above. Although there will, of course, be natural variations – for example, if your pup takes more after the smaller Miniature Pinscher than the larger Labrador – but on the whole, the above ranges should provide a good indication of how big Min Pin Lab mixes can get.
Pin Lan Mix Puppies – What Should You Know?
Where puppies are concerned, the most crucial things to know are related to diet, training, and socialization. Given that Miniature Pinschers can potentially have some issues related to barking and aggression if not socialized properly, it’s essential to socialize your Min Pin Lab mix puppy from an early age – with dogs, people, and new environments.
Luckily, both parent breeds are very intelligent and quite easy to train, so provided that you’re consistent and firm, there’s no reason why your puppy shouldn’t become a well-trained, obedient, affectionate, and loyal family pet!